Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis, Enes Kanter out Saturday vs. Rockets

Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis, Enes Kanter out Saturday vs. Rockets

When the Rockets face the Knicks on Saturday, their opponent will be shorthanded, without their best player and another key rotation big man. Before the game, Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek announced that Kristaps Porzingis and Enes Kanter will be sidelined with back issues.

Enes Kanter (back spasms) and Kristaps Porzingis (lower back tightness) are out tonight against Houston, the Knicks announce.

Porzingis is having a breakout year for the Knicks, averaging 27.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and a league-leading 2.3 blocks per game while shooting over 40 percent from three-point range. Kanter, in his first season with the Knicks, is averaging 13.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.

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